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Hair Myth busting...It's Back!

Posted
on
October 05, 2018

Dayum, bhave! Back at it again with the
hair myth debunking.

Those little birdies have been let out
again, and have been busted spreading lies about hair care, and we have had
enough of it! It’s time (again), to differentiate fact from fiction, and with
our years and years of hair experience, we are perfectly equipped to give you
the lowdown. So, pop in a hair mask, grab a cuppa, and sit back, it’s about to
get juicy.

1.Trimming your hair every
6 weeks makes it grow faster

Verdict:
FALSE

First, let’s get something straight: hair
grows from the scalp. This means that the quality of the end of your hair doesn’t actually affect hair growth at all. The
reason that this rumor is hotter than hot is that removing split ends and
breakages will often make your hair look thicker and healthier - but not
actually longer.

Better
idea: A winning way to help your hair grow
quicker is to apply a hair mask weekly. This will restore moisture and prevent
you needing to lose length because of pesky split ends. We suggest a
combination of a deep conditioning masque and fresh ends for that extra
moisture, repair and for more time in between trims.

2.
Air drying is better than blow drying

Verdict:
FALSE

Although most of us would easily believe
that less heat = better hair condition, surprisingly it’s not always the case.
We do agree that prolonged exposure to intense heat can put undue stress on
your precious locks and cause breakage. But here’s a sneaky truth. When your
hair is wet for a long period of time, it swells up which can put pressure on
the proteins that keep your hair intact, and actually weaken your hair
(shocker!).

Better idea: A perfect, happy medium
is a bit of half-half. Either let your hair air dry until it’s about halfway
there, then finish off with the hair dryer on low to medium heat or vice versa.
It doesn’t really matter as long as your hair isn’t under heat for too long,
and your hair isn’t wet for too long!

3. Stress causes graying

Verdict:
FALSE

Don’t stress! Stress is totally unrelated
to your hair colour. What a relief! Your natural colour is determined by
genetics and ageing, and is not really
controlled by environmental factors unless you’re spending too much time in the
sun (in which case, hello blondie!). However, stress can actually cause your
hair to fall out, and if you are a certain age, these hairs will likely grow
back grey.

Better
idea: Chill out! Take some time every day to
put your feet up and unwind, you deserve it and… don’t sweat a few scattered
glitters in your hair, they’re a sign of maturity and we say embrace it!

4.
The more you brush, the healthier your hair

Verdict:
FALSE

While running a brush through your hair a
few times a day will make you look more presentable and will help spread your
natural oils from your roots to your ends, it won’t actually make it healthier.
While we’d all like hair like Marsha Brady’s, copying her 100 strokes a day
method will not actually do any good for your hair. On the other hand, brushing
creates friction in your hair, which can cause frizz and breakage.

Better
idea: Gently brush your hair only when
necessary, and for healthier hair without #extra brushing rituals, invest in an
incredible shampoo and conditioner.

Now you know that these myths are FALSE,
go and spread the word, and stay in touch to see our next installment of ‘Hair Myth
busting’.